Shanghai removes Ayumi Hamasaki cafe posters amid Japan-China tensions

A pop-up cafe dedicated to Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki in Shanghai has reportedly had its posters removed. This action follows recent tensions between Japan and China. The removal is speculated to be an overzealous response to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's remarks about Taiwan, leading to increased scrutiny and cancellations of Japanese artists' events in China. Experts suggest this excessive reaction may stem from Chinese officials trying to preemptively please leadership, rather than a direct directive, making future developments unpredictable.